The City of Carbondale would like to inform residents and all travelers that during the month of October, Canadian National Railway will be doing line work on the tracks North of Carbondale that...

CARBONDALE –  On October 1, 2026, at 12:42 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a business in the 2100 block of West Main Street regarding a reported business burglary.   Officers...

Weekend closure of Illinois 37 in Williamson County begins Oct. 2 CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a culvert replacement project in Williamson County will...

BENTON, IL – The Rend Lake Dog Park will be temporarily closed to visitors Monday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for routine maintenance. Work is subject to weather and may be delayed in the

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month Chicago – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces the return of $9.3 million to consumers this year through its Life Policy Locator service...

 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that grant applications will be accepted through Oct. 30 from downstate transit providers for new capital projects. The call...

Weathering the Storm Conference Equips Region to Navigate Disaster Recovery Annual event brings experienced responders and preparedness leaders to Marion Oct. 8 MARION, Ill. – Disasters don’t end...

The first annual Harvesting Healthy Futures: Cancer Resource & Wellness Expo will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church, 890 Senior Ave, Vienna IL 62995....

The Atlanta Braves eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-2 victory Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park. Michael Harris II opened the scoring...

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to examine the Trump administration’s mandatory detention practices, setting up a major judicial evaluation of federal executive power regarding foreign nationals residing...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick and a 2028 second-round selection, ending a contract standoff that had kept the 26-year-old...

Riley Green will headline the inaugural World Bass Enterprises Concert 250 on Oct. 30 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, serving as the featured entertainment event during the first-ever Champions Tournament....

More than two decades after the release of her career-defining debut, Gretchen Wilson is giving Here for the Party a new life through an all-star duets album featuring some of country music’s biggest...

Paul Bettany is back as Vision in the first full trailer for Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest,” the upcoming Disney+ series that continues the story established in “WandaVision.” The trailer,...

Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Season 4 of “The Diplomat,” with the political thriller set to return Oct. 15. Keri Russell reprises her role as U.S. Ambassador Kate Wyler, whose professional...

Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in Miami Beach and charged in connection with a domestic violence allegation, authorities said. Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, 50, faces one...

Swae Lee has released the official music video for “SUITCASE,” a collaboration with French Montana from his debut solo album, SAME DIFFERENCE which arrived this past spring. The video for SUITCASE...

System of a Down will mark the 25th anniversary of its landmark album Toxicity with a free, weeklong exhibition in Los Angeles. The ‘System of a Down x Beyond the Streets: Toxicity 25th Anniversary...

Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl Crow has released a new single titled “Freight Train,” offering fans a deeper preview of her forthcoming studio album, Pick...

Noah Kahan is contributing to the upcoming soundtrack for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” with his new song “Draw You Out,” serving as the album’s lead single. “The Hunger Games:...

Madonna and Charli XCX have teamed up for “Danceteria Afterhours,” a new version of Madonna’s “Danceteria” from her latest album, Confessions II. The collaboration features longtime Madonna...

CHRISTOPHER, Ill. & COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AndHealth today announced its expansion into Illinois through a partnership with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) and its first...

(9/21/26) Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 Rural Health, Inc. reminds residents age 65 and older that open enrollment for Medicare begins October 15 and runs through December 7. During this...

The Jackson County Drug Court is pleased to announce its eighth graduation ceremony. The event will take place at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2:00...

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 18, 2026) — Southeastern Illinois College will host its second annual Soar & Explore College Fair on Wednesday, September 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Joseph C. Deaton Gymnasium...

West Frankfort Electrical Fire Incident Brings Other Needs into FocusThursday morning’s electrical fire in the elevator equipment room at Frankfort CommunityHigh School highlighted a growing issue with...

CARBONDALE – On September 18, 2026, at 4:54 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 400 block of South Illinois Avenue for a report of an injured person. Officers discovered the victim...

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Tuesday,...

CARBONDALE – Mayor Carolin Harvey has proclaimed Saturday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. as the official “Trick-or-Treat” hours for Carbondale. Residents wishing to welcome “trick-or-treaters”...

Carmi, Illinois – 9/17/2026 – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is pleased to announce that the Hamilton Memorial Carmi Family Clinic will begin seeing patients at its new location, 1690 Falcon...

MARION, IL — Step beyond the bricks and into the stories that shaped Marion during Beyond the Bricks, a unique history walk through downtown Marion on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. Hosted...

Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) is pleased to announce that we are now providing flu vaccinations by appointment or walk-in. Vaccination times are Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, with extended...

CARBONDALE – On September 12, 2026, at 3:30 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 600 block of South Illinois Avenue for a report of an assault, where firearms were displayed. Officers...

The Carmi Police Department is aware that the “Cat in the Hat” social media trend has made it to our area. We are issuing this advisory after a recent post was sent to our attention. This post

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Gail Pike survived an unsuccessful lethal injection Wednesday after a federal appeals court briefly halted her execution, only for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn...

Wednesday’s MLB Wild Card action produced three series sweeps and one winner-take-all matchup, with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres all delivering...

Following a blockbuster 2026 run, Luke Combs will take his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” into 2027, with 12 additional stadium performances across the United States and Canada. The newly announced...

Lee Brice has teamed up with Vince Gill on his latest single ‘Never Meet Your Heroes,’ which serves as a new preview off his forthcoming album Sunriser (All Nighter), set for release on Oct. 2. “Never...

Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi is returning to Paramount+ for the fourth season of “Tulsa King,” premiering Oct. 16. A previously-released teaser and a collection of new...

Anne Hathaway is joining Tom Cruise for a return to the NASCAR circuit in a sequel to the 1990 racing drama “Days of Thunder.” Paramount Pictures has set the film for a June 2, 2028, theatrical release,

Ken Carson has released “Cartunez,” a 13-track project that arrives as the deluxe companion to his 2026 album “xperiment.” The long-awaited release following a series of delays and shifting expectations...

Candlebox has brought back a key piece of its original lineup for a new single. The Seattle rock band dropped “I Remember Everything,” marking the first Candlebox recording to feature founding guitarist...

Greta Van Fleet has released “Tear It Down,” the latest preview of its upcoming fourth studio album, Palace for the People, scheduled for release Oct. 9. Palace for the People is the follow-up to...

Lizzo has added children’s author to her résumé with the release of Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’, her debut picture book published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Illustrated by...

Lizzo has added children’s author to her résumé with the release of Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’, her debut picture book published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Illustrated by...

Chappell Roan has announced a two-day charity event in Los Angeles aimed at supporting trans youth and LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations. Scheduled for Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at The Shrine Auditorium, the fundraiser—titled...

Ronald Baerg Benton, IL Ronald Gene Baerg, (Pronounced Burgh) age 86, of Benton, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Franklin Hospital of Benton, Illinois. Mr. Baerg’s...

Ronald Baerg Benton, IL Ronald Gene Baerg, (Pronounced Burgh) age 86, of Benton, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Franklin Hospital of Benton, Illinois. Mr. Baerg’s...

Hope Hale Ewing, Illinois Hope Hale, age 86, of Ewing; went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital of Mt. Vernon. Graveside...